{{tnr}}'''Frank James "Jim" Sensenbrenner Jr.''' (b. June 14, 1943) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from the state of [[Wisconsin]]. Sensenbrenner has represented [[Wisconsin's 5th congressional district]] since 2003, when the district he previously represented, the 9th district, was eliminated. He was first elected to the House in 1978. Sensenbrenner was re-elected in 2012.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/House/2012/ ''Politico'' "2012 House Race Results"]</ref>

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{{tnr}}'''Frank James "Jim" Sensenbrenner Jr.''' (b. June 14, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from the state of [[Wisconsin]]. Sensenbrenner has represented [[Wisconsin's 5th congressional district]] since 2003, when the district he previously represented, the 9th district, was eliminated. He was first elected to the House in 1978. Sensenbrenner was re-elected in 2012.<ref>[http://www.politico.com/2012-election/map/#/House/2012/ ''Politico'' "2012 House Race Results"]</ref>

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Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Sensenbrenner is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Republican]]".<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/f_sensenbrenner/400365 ''Gov Track'' "Sensenbrenner" Accessed May 16, 2012]</ref>

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Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Sensenbrenner served in the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] and the [[Wisconsin State Senate]].<ref name=bio>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000244 ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress'' "Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr.," Accessed November 19, 2011]</ref>

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==Biography==

==Biography==

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Sensenbrenner was born in Chicago, [[Illinois]]. He earned his bachelor's from Stanford University in 1965 and his J.D. from the University of [[Wisconsin]] in 1968. <ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000244 ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress'' "Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr.," Accessed November 19, 2011]</ref>

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Sensenbrenner was born in Chicago, [[Illinois]]. He earned his bachelor's from Stanford University in 1965 and his J.D. from the University of [[Wisconsin]] in 1968.<ref name=bio>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000244 ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress'' "Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr.," Accessed November 19, 2011]</ref>

==Career==

==Career==

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After earning his degrees, Sensenbrenner went into private practice as a lawyer. He worked as an assistant to U.S. Rep. J. Arthur Younger ([[California|CA]]), and soon after launched his own political career.

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Below is an abbreviated outline of Sensenbrenner's academic, professional and political career:<ref name=bio>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=S000244 ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress'' "Frank James Sensenbrenner Jr.," Accessed November 19, 2011]</ref>

{{Support vote}} Sensenbrenner voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/45512#.UjdO8j9-q1c ''Project Vote Smart,'' "HR 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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=====Department of Homeland Security Appropriations=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Sensenbrenner voted against HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/44545#.UjdO9j9-q1c ''Project Vote Smart,'' "HR 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014 - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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=====Keystone Pipeline Amendment=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Sensenbrenner voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/44088#.Ul7hdxCMLQM ''Project Vote Smart,'' "H Amdt 69 - Requires Threat Assessment of Pipeline Vulnerabilities to a Terrorist Attack - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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=====Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act=====

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{{Oppose vote}} Sensenbrenner voted against HR 624 - the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans but divided the Democratic Party.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/43791#.UjdO-j9-q1c ''Project Vote Smart,'' "HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

{{Support vote}} Sensenbrenner voted for House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.<ref>[http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:hamdt136: ''The Library of Congress,'' "H.AMDT.136," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref> The vote largely followed party lines.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/44693#.UjdQYz9-q1c ''Project Vote Smart,'' "H Amdt 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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====Healthcare====

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=====Health Care Reform Rules=====

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{{Support vote}} Sensenbrenner voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/45799#.UjdQtz9-q1c ''Project Votesmart,'' "H Amdt 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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====Social issues====

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=====Abortion=====

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{{Support vote}} Sensenbrenner voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/votes/45098#.UjdRJz9-q1c ''Project Vote Smart,'' "HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Voting Record," accessed September 16, 2013]</ref>

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====Previous congressional sessions====

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=====Fiscal Cliff=====

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{{Oppose vote}}

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Sensenbrenner voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

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===March on Washington anniversary luncheon===

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Sensenbrenner spoke at the luncheon marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in August 2013. He broke with other Republicans remarks praising the Republican party's record on civil rights and instead vowed to reinstate the Voting Rights Act provisions stripped by the Supreme Court ruling in June. He said, "I am committed to restoring the Voting Rights Act. The first thing we have to do is take the monkey wrench that the court threw in it out of the Voting Rights Act, and then use that monkey wrench to be able to fix it so that it is alive, well, constitutional and impervious to another challenge that will be filed by the usual suspects.” Sensenbrenner plans to file legislation by the end of the year addressing the issue. RNC spokesman Raffi Williams said Sensenbrenner wasn’t speaking for the party, which has no official stance on the changes in the law.<ref>[http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/276311/group/News/ ''Duluth News Tribune'', "GOP plays down Sensenbrenner remarks", accessed August 28, 2013]</ref>

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===House Judiciary Committee===

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In addition, Sensenbrenner serves as the Republican Ranking Member on the on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. In addition, Sensenbrenner serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittees on Courts and Competition Policy and is a member of the Task Force on Judicial Impeachment which is responsible for handling impeachments of federal judges.<ref>[http://judiciary.house.gov/about/subcommittee.html "House Judiciary Commitee" List of Subcommittees]</ref>

In addition, Sensenbrenner serves as the Republican Ranking Member on the on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. In addition, Sensenbrenner serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittees on Courts and Competition Policy and is a member of the Task Force on Judicial Impeachment which is responsible for handling impeachments of federal judges.<ref>[http://judiciary.house.gov/about/subcommittee.html "House Judiciary Commitee" List of Subcommittees]</ref>

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===Specific votes===

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====Fiscal Cliff====

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Sensenbrenner voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2012/roll659.xml ''U.S. House'' "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff" Accessed January 4, 2013.]</ref>

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===2010===

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On November 2, 2010, Sensenbrenner won re-election to the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], defeating Todd P. Kolosso ([[Democratic|D]]) and Robert R. Raymond ([[Independent]]).<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf ''U.S. Congress House Clerk'' "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"]</ref>

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Candidates for Congress are required to file up to seven main reports with the Federal Election Commission during the 2014 elections season. Below are Sensenbrenner's reports.<ref>[http://www.fec.gov/fecviewer/CandidateCommitteeDetail.do#3 ''Federal Election Commission'' "Sensenbrenner 2014 Summary reports," Accessed July 25, 2013]</ref>

As of July 2013, Sensenbrenner had raised only $66,487, the lowest amount of all Wisconsin Representatives. [[Paul Ryan]] raised the most, with $1.7 million in contributions since January 2013.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/noquarter/paul-ryan-cashes-in-on-white-house-run-b9967510z1-218312911.html ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' "Paul Ryan cashes in on White House run," Accessed August 5, 2013]</ref>

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===2012===

===2012===

[[File:Sensenbrenner 2012 Donor Breakdown.PNG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Sensenbrenner's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]

[[File:Sensenbrenner 2012 Donor Breakdown.PNG|right|375px|thumb|Breakdown of the source of Sensenbrenner's campaign funds before the 2012 election.]]

Sensenbrenner won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that re-election cycle, Sensenbrenner's campaign committee raised a total of $554,920 and spent $626,187.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00004291&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Sensenbrenner Campaign Contributions," Accessed February 23, 2013]</ref>

Sensenbrenner won re-election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that re-election cycle, Sensenbrenner's campaign committee raised a total of $554,920 and spent $626,187.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary.php?cid=N00004291&cycle=2012 ''Open Secrets'' "Sensenbrenner Campaign Contributions," Accessed February 23, 2013]</ref>

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Sensenbrenner spent $2.50 per vote received in 2012.

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==Analysis==

==Analysis==

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===Like-minded colleagues===

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The website ''OpenCongress'' tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.<ref>[http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/400365_F_Sensenbrenner''OpenCongress,'' "Jim Sensenbrenner," Accessed August 6, 2013]</ref>

Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by ''GovTrack'', Sensenbrenner is a "[[GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking|rank-and-file Republican]]," as of June 26, 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/james_sensenbrenner/400365 ''Gov Track'' "Jim Sensenbrenner," Accessed June 26, 2013]</ref>

===Lifetime voting record===

===Lifetime voting record===

::''See also: [[Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

::''See also: [[Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

According to the website ''GovTrack,'' Sensenbrenner missed 328 of 20,180 roll call votes from January 1979 to April 2013. This amounts to 1.6%, which is better than the median of 2.1% among current congressional representatives as of April 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/james_sensenbrenner/400365 ''GovTrack,'' "Sensenbrenner," Accessed April 11, 2013]</ref>

According to the website ''GovTrack,'' Sensenbrenner missed 328 of 20,180 roll call votes from January 1979 to April 2013. This amounts to 1.6%, which is better than the median of 2.1% among current congressional representatives as of April 2013.<ref>[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/james_sensenbrenner/400365 ''GovTrack,'' "Sensenbrenner," Accessed April 11, 2013]</ref>

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===Congressional Staff Salaries===

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===Congressional staff salaries===

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

::''See also: [[Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Sensenbrenner paid his congressional staff a total of $883,916 in 2011. Overall, [[Wisconsin]] ranks 32nd in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/469/Rep_Jim_Sensenbrenner.html ''LegiStorm,'' "Jim Sensenbrenner," Accessed September 7, 2012]</ref>

The website ''Legistorm'' compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Sensenbrenner paid his congressional staff a total of $883,916 in 2011. Overall, [[Wisconsin]] ranks 32nd in average salary for representative staff. The average [[U.S. House of Representatives]] congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.<ref>[http://www.legistorm.com/member/469/Rep_Jim_Sensenbrenner.html ''LegiStorm,'' "Jim Sensenbrenner," Accessed September 7, 2012]</ref>

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:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

:: ''See also: [[Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives]]''

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $13,423,808 and $18,986,756. That averages to $16,205,282, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 13.48% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004291&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Sensenbrenner (R-WI), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $13,423,808 and $18,986,756. That averages to $16,205,282, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 13.48% from 2010.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004291&year=2011 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "Sensenbrenner (R-WI), 2011"]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics'', Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $15,678,876 to $21,782,825. That averages to $18,730,850.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican Representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004291&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "F. James Sensenbrenner Jr (R-Wis), 2010," Accessed September 7, 2012]</ref>

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Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by ''OpenSecrets.org'', Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $15,678,876 to $21,782,825. That averages to $18,730,850.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.<ref>[http://www.opensecrets.org/pfds/CIDsummary.php?CID=N00004291&year=2010 ''OpenSecrets.org'', "F. James Sensenbrenner Jr (R-Wis), 2010," Accessed September 7, 2012]</ref>

===National Journal vote ratings===

===National Journal vote ratings===

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 2 members who ranked 170th in the conservative rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 28, 2013]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 2 members who ranked 170th in the conservative rankings in 2012.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-vote-ratings ''National Journal,'' "2012 Congressional Vote Ratings," February 28, 2013]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 3 members of congress who ranked 113th in the conservative rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

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Each year ''National Journal'' publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 3 members of congress who ranked 113th in the conservative rankings.<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings2011/searchable-vote-ratings-tables-house-20120223 ''National Journal,'' "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012]</ref>

Issues

Legislative actions

113th Congress

The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 114 out of the 3,036 introduced bills (3.8 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[5] For more information pertaining to Sensenbrenner's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[6]

National security

National Defense Authorization Act

Sensenbrenner voted for HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[7]

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations

Sensenbrenner voted against HR 2217 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 that was largely along party lines.[8]

Keystone Pipeline Amendment

Sensenbrenner voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[9]

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

Sensenbrenner voted against HR 624 - the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill would allow federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities. The bill was largely supported by Republicans but divided the Democratic Party.[10]

Economy

Farm Bill

Sensenbrenner voted for the Farm Bill on July 11, 2013. The bill passed in a 216-208 vote.[11] The bill passed included farm policy, but did not include food stamps.[12]

Immigration

Morton Memos Enforcement Prohibition

Sensenbrenner voted for House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain illegal aliens residing in the United States.[13] The vote largely followed party lines.[14]

Healthcare

Health Care Reform Rules

Sensenbrenner voted for House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires that all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[15]

Social issues

Abortion

Sensenbrenner voted for HR 1797 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The resolution passed the House on June 18, 2013, with a vote of 228 - 196 that largely followed party lines. The purpose of the bill is to ban abortions that would take place 20 or more weeks after fertilization.[16]

Previous congressional sessions

Fiscal Cliff

Sensenbrenner voted against the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was 1 of 151 Republicans that voted against the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[17]

March on Washington anniversary luncheon

Sensenbrenner spoke at the luncheon marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in August 2013. He broke with other Republicans remarks praising the Republican party's record on civil rights and instead vowed to reinstate the Voting Rights Act provisions stripped by the Supreme Court ruling in June. He said, "I am committed to restoring the Voting Rights Act. The first thing we have to do is take the monkey wrench that the court threw in it out of the Voting Rights Act, and then use that monkey wrench to be able to fix it so that it is alive, well, constitutional and impervious to another challenge that will be filed by the usual suspects.” Sensenbrenner plans to file legislation by the end of the year addressing the issue. RNC spokesman Raffi Williams said Sensenbrenner wasn’t speaking for the party, which has no official stance on the changes in the law.[18]

House Judiciary Committee

Sensenbrenner was first appointed to the House Judiciary Committee shortly after he was sworn into the Congress in 1979.[19] During his thirty year tenure on the committee, the Congressman has managed the impeachment proceedings of federal judges Samuel Kent and Walter Nixon, along with the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton.[20]

In addition, Sensenbrenner serves as the Republican Ranking Member on the on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. In addition, Sensenbrenner serves on the House Judiciary Subcommittees on Courts and Competition Policy and is a member of the Task Force on Judicial Impeachment which is responsible for handling impeachments of federal judges.[21]

Full history

To view the full congressional electoral history for Jim Sensenbrenner, click [show] to expand the section.

2010

On November 2, 2010, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Todd P. Kolosso (D) and Robert R. Raymond (I) in the general election.[23]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 5 General Election, 2010

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

69.3%

229,642

Democratic

Todd P. Kolosso

27.4%

90,634

Independent

Robert R. Raymond

3.3%

10,813

N/A

Scattering

0.1%

169

Total Votes

331,258

2008

On November 4, 2008, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Robert R. Raymond (I) in the general election.[24]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 5 General Election, 2008

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

79.6%

275,271

Independent

Robert R. Raymond

20.2%

69,715

N/A

N/A

0.3%

913

Total Votes

345,899

2006

On November 7, 2006, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bryan Kennedy (D), Robert R. Raymond (I) and Bob Levis (Wisconsin Green) in the general election.[25]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 5 General Election, 2006

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

61.8%

194,669

Democratic

Bryan Kennedy

35.7%

112,451

Independent

Robert R. Raymond

1.1%

3,525

Wisconsin Green

Bob Levis

1.4%

4,432

N/A

Scattering

0%

103

Total Votes

315,180

2004

On November 2, 2004, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Bryan Kennedy (D) and Tim Peterson (L) in the general election.[26]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 5 General Election, 2004

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

66.6%

271,153

Democratic

Bryan Kennedy

31.8%

129,384

Libertarian

Tim Peterson

1.6%

6,549

N/A

Scattering

0.1%

205

Total Votes

407,291

2002

On November 5, 2002, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Robert Raymond (I) in the general election.[27]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 5 General Election, 2002

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

86.1%

191,224

Independent

Robert Raymond

13.3%

29,567

N/A

Scattering

0.5%

1,221

Total Votes

222,012

2000

On November 7, 2000, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mike Clawson (D) in the general election.[28]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 2000

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

74%

239,498

Democratic

Mike Clawson

25.9%

83,720

N/A

Scattering

0.1%

237

Total Votes

323,455

1998

On November 3, 1998, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jeffrey M. Gonyo (I) in the general election.[29]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

91.3%

175,533

Independent

Jeffrey M. Gonyo

8.5%

16,419

N/A

Scattering

0.2%

342

N/A

Write-in

0%

24

Total Votes

192,318

1996

On November 3, 1998, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Floyd Brenholt (D) in the general election.[30]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

74.4%

197,910

Democratic

Floyd Brenholt

25.5%

67,740

N/A

Scattering

0.1%

225

Total Votes

265,875

1994

On November 8, 1994, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[31]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1994

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

99.8%

141,617

N/A

Scattering

0.2%

336

Total Votes

141,953

1992

On November 3, 1992, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ingrid K. Buxton (D), David E. Marlow (I) and Jeffrey Holt Millikin (L) in the general election.[32]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1992

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

69.7%

192,898

Democratic

Ingrid K. Buxton

28%

77,362

Independent

David E. Marlow

1.7%

4,619

Libertarian

Jeffrey Holt Millikin

0.7%

1,881

N/A

Scattering

0%

27

Total Votes

276,787

1990

On November 6, 1990, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[33]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1990

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

99.7%

117,967

N/A

Scattering

0.3%

354

Total Votes

118,321

1988

On November 3, 1998, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Thomas J. Hickey (D) in the general election.[34]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1998

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

74.9%

185,093

Democratic

Thomas J. Hickey

25.1%

62,003

N/A

Scattering

0%

8

Total Votes

247,104

1986

On November 4, 1986, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Thomas G. Popp (D) in the general election.[35]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1986

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

78.2%

138,766

Democratic

Thomas G. Popp

21.8%

38,636

N/A

Scattering

0%

6

Total Votes

177,408

1984

On November 6, 1984, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Krause (D) and Stephen K. Hauser (Constitution) in the general election.[36]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1984

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

73.4%

180,247

Democratic

John Krause

26.1%

64,157

Constitution

Stephen K. Hauser

0.5%

1,306

N/A

Other

0%

6

Total Votes

245,716

1982

On November 2, 1982, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated write-in candidates in the general election.[37]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1982

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

99.9%

111,503

N/A

Write-in

0.1%

67

Total Votes

111,570

1980

On November 4, 1980, Jim Sensenbrenner won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Gary C. Benedict (D) in the general election.[38]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1980

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrennerincumbent

78.4%

206,227

Democratic

Gary C. Benedict

21.6%

56,838

N/A

Write-in

0%

14

Total Votes

263,079

1978

On November 7, 1978, Jim Sensenbrenner won election to the United States House. He defeated Matthew J. Flynn (D) in the general election.[39]

U.S. House, Wisconsin District 9 General Election, 1978

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Republican

Jim Sensenbrenner

61.1%

118,386

Democratic

Matthew J. Flynn

38.8%

75,207

N/A

Scattering

0%

95

Total Votes

193,688

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Sensenbrenner is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Sensenbrenner raised a total of $4,103,092 during that time period. This information was last updated on April 18, 2013.[40]

Lifetime voting record

According to the website GovTrack, Sensenbrenner missed 328 of 20,180 roll call votes from January 1979 to April 2013. This amounts to 1.6%, which is better than the median of 2.1% among current congressional representatives as of April 2013.[49]

Congressional staff salaries

The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Sensenbrenner paid his congressional staff a total of $883,916 in 2011. Overall, Wisconsin ranks 32nd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[50]

Net worth

2011

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $13,423,808 and $18,986,756. That averages to $16,205,282, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2011 of $7,859,232. His average net worth decreased by 13.48% from 2010.[51]

2010

Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Sensenbrenner's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $15,678,876 to $21,782,825. That averages to $18,730,850.50, which is higher than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.[52]

National Journal vote ratings

2012

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 2 members who ranked 170th in the conservative rankings in 2012.[53]

2011

Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year. Sensenbrenner was 1 of 3 members of congress who ranked 113th in the conservative rankings.[54]

Political positions

Voting with party

2013

Sensenbrenner voted with the Republican Party 92.8% of the time, which ranked 198th among the 234 House Republican members as of June 2013.[55]

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